WorkWarn Safety Assistant for aerial work platforms – Intelligent safety for working at height
Maximum safety when working with aerial work platforms, lifting platforms, and aerial work platforms – thanks to modern environment monitoring
The WorkWarn Safety Assistant was developed specifically for use on aerial work platforms, lifting platforms, and aerial work platforms. The system offers an innovative solution for the early detection of hazards such as obstacles or live wires in the working environment. Using state-of-the-art sensor technology, artificial intelligence, and real-time warning systems, the Safety Assistant effectively helps operators to avoid accidents when working at height.
Greater security through intelligent environment monitoring
Also detects high-voltage power lines
Whether on a construction site, in industry, or in the field of railway maintenance, working with an aerial work platform or lifting platform is one of the most demanding tasks and always involves high risks. Dangerous situations can quickly arise, especially in complex working environments—whether due to fixed obstacles, confined spaces, or invisible hazards such as high-voltage power lines.
The core of the system is a specially developed LIDAR sensor that monitors the work area of the platform in real time. It not only detects solid obstacles such as walls, machines, or vehicles, but also reliably warns of live high-voltage power lines—one of the greatest hazards when working at height.
Height control for aerial work platforms
When lifting an aerial work platform, lifting platform, or aerial work platform, there is a risk of colliding with beams, ceilings, or other structural elements. The system monitors the height in real time and reliably detects impending collisions. An automatic warning or movement stop protects both people and machines.
Protection from high-voltage power lines
Approaching live overhead power lines is one of the greatest dangers when using aerial work platforms and aerial work towers. The Safety Assistant detects these lines early on and warns the operator visually and acoustically. If the approach becomes critical, the lifting function can be deactivated automatically – a decisive safety advantage, especially in confusing work locations.
Overhead line detection on railway lines
For two-way excavators, lifting platforms, and other vehicles with lifting functions that operate in the track area, detecting overhead lines is essential. The WorkWarn Safety Assistant provides reliable support for height limitation and prevents collisions with sensitive railway infrastructure.
Protection against collisions above the stage
When using lifting platforms or aerial work platforms in industrial halls, storage areas, or under bridges, collisions with beams, pipes, or cable trays often occur. The system detects such obstacles above the platform at an early stage and helps to prevent damage and dangerous situations.
Early warning with real-time feedback
As soon as the aerial work platform or lifting platform approaches a detected obstacle or high-voltage power line, an immediate warning is issued:
- Visually: via display or LED
- Acoustic: via integrated warning tones
- Optional: automatic stopping of the lifting movement
- OEM option: Real-time visualization of the environment in the control panel
This multi-stage warning chain gives the operator valuable time to react.
“Not only warn when there is a danger, but before it arises.“
Workspace monitoring below the work platform
Not only the space above, but also below the lifting platform or aerial work platform is actively monitored. An AI-based camera system detects people in the danger zone. If someone is standing under the aerial work platform, a warning is issued to both the person themselves and the machine operator—an important contribution to preventive occupational safety.
Areas of application – Flexible and versatile
The WorkWarn Safety Assistant is not only suitable for classic aerial work platforms, but also for a wide range of other machines and vehicles, such as:
- All types of lifting platforms
- telescopic handler
- two-way excavator
- hydraulic excavator
- Vehicles with booms or loading cranes
- Aerial work platform for municipal applications
This means that the system can be used across a wide range of industries – whether in building construction, track construction, or urban and building cleaning.
Technical data – Made for the toughest demands
- Operating temperature: -40°C to +85°C
- Operating voltage: 8–32 volts
- Nominal voltage: 12/24 volts DC
- Protection class: IP69K – dustproof and waterproof
- Vibration tolerance: up to 5G
The Safety Assistant is designed for use in extreme environmental conditions and on machines subject to high levels of vibration, such as aerial work platforms and telescopic handlers.
Scope of delivery – Everything you need for quick integration
The standard scope of delivery includes:
- 1 x Flex G4 main unit with AI software
- 1 x L4 driver display for aerial work platforms
- 1 x LIDAR sensor for height control
- 2 x AI cameras for monitoring the danger zone below the stage
- 1 x WorkWarn Aerial Work Platform software license
- Optional: SIM card, SSD hard drive for recording
Conclusion: Greater safety for aerial work platforms, lifting platforms, and aerial lifts
The WorkWarn Safety Assistant offers a comprehensive protection concept for anyone working with aerial work platforms, lifting platforms, or aerial work platforms. With state-of-the-art sensor technology, reliable environment monitoring, and intuitive operation, the system actively contributes to accident prevention. Investing in safety pays off not only in terms of accident prevention, but also in the form of greater efficiency and confidence among operating personnel.
WorkWarn – because safety at height is no accident.